Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane, Lao PDR 2 November 2012 One of the oldest temples in Vientiane built in 1565 by King Setthathirath as a place to hold the Emerald Buddha which is now on display at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok. The temple was destroyed several times during the wars with neighboring Siam, but French continue reading : Advancer#12 Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane, Lao PDR